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Corneal endothelial changes in diabetic dogs.

R W Yee, M Matsuda, T S Kern

    Current Eye Research
    |July 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Alloxan diabetic dogs show significant corneal endothelial cell changes, including polymegethism and pleomorphism. These changes correlate with poor diabetes control, indicated by HbA1 concentration.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Diabetology
    • Cell Biology

    Background:

    • Diabetic mellitus is a systemic disease with potential ocular complications.
    • The corneal endothelium is crucial for maintaining corneal clarity and function.
    • Previous studies suggest diabetic patients exhibit corneal endothelial cell alterations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate corneal endothelial cell morphology in alloxan-induced diabetic dogs.
    • To compare these changes with age-matched non-diabetic control dogs.
    • To assess the correlation between endothelial changes and glycemic control (HbA1 concentration).

    Main Methods:

    • Wide-field specular microscopy was used to examine the corneal endothelium.
    • Computer-assisted morphometry was employed for quantitative analysis of individual cells.
    • HbA1 concentration was measured to assess diabetic control.

    Main Results:

    • Diabetic dog corneal endothelium exhibited significant polymegethism (variation in cell size) and pleomorphism (variation in cell shape).
    • These findings were similar to those observed in diabetic human patients.
    • A positive correlation was found between the severity of endothelial changes and HbA1 levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Alloxan-induced diabetes in dogs mimics human diabetic corneal endothelial pathology.
    • Corneal endothelial cell changes in diabetes are linked to glycemic control.
    • This canine model is valuable for studying diabetic ocular complications.

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